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1.6 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-222 ft
Descent
00:18:36
Avg time
261 ft
Altitude min
475 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-21.1%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
3,688 ft
Distance climb
2,785 ft
Distance down
1,729 ft
Distance flat
00:18:36
Avg time

Silent Alder Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gibbs Lake
    Port Townsend, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #235484 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109899 in Trail Running
    • #316386 in Hiking
    • #33669 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,671 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,451 in Trail Running
    • #7,751 in Hiking
    • #987 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Silent Alder Loop loops around the recently acquired county property by Beausite Lake. The trail crosses Beausite Lake Road in two places. There are a few BLUE level features as alternate lines along the loop. More trails are slated to be added to this area in the future that are bike specific.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Silent Alder Loop Trail Reports

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May 18, 2026 @ 8:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 18, 2026
Jul 5, 2025 @ 2:09pm
Jul 5, 2025
 a few blackberries climb the loop after TDS.. I didn't have prunes with me so just bent them back
May 26, 2024 @ 6:35pm
May 26, 2024
Trail could use some brushing back bit other wise is in great condition for a hike.or bike ride. Cleared larger tree branches and bushes hanging...
Dec 7, 2023 @ 12:15pm
Dec 7, 2023
 Ride it clockwise and you won’t have to clip out.
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on May 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Silent Alder Loop located?
      Silent Alder Loop is located in Gibbs Lake, Port Townsend, Washington, United States. It is part of the Gibbs Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.97151, -122.79712.
      ▼ How hard is Silent Alder Loop?
      Silent Alder Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silent Alder Loop?
      Silent Alder Loop has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 222 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 261 ft to 475 ft.
      ▼ Is Silent Alder Loop a point to point trail?
      Silent Alder Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Silent Alder Loop?
      Silent Alder Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silent Alder Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Silent Alder Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Silent Alder Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Silent Alder Loop are:
      • June (8 activities)
      • July (7 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Silent Alder Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silent Alder Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Silent Alder Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Silent Alder Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Silent Alder Loop?
      Silent Alder Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 148 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 160 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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